West Chicago Finance Committee to Discuss Local Grocery Tax Option on June 2
The City of West Chicago’s Finance Committee is set to meet on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 475 Main Street. The…
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West Chicago Plan Commission / Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting Agenda For June 3, 2025
Plan commission and zoning board of appeals meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Chicago City Hall located at 475 Main Street,…
Rock the Shell! West Chicago Gears Up for 2025 Battle of the Bands: Talent Sought
The stage is set for an unforgettable weekend of music, food, and family fun as West Chicago’s Battle of the Bands returns to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park. The event,…
Late-Night Duck Rescue: First Responders Save Stranded Ducklings in West Chicago
In the early hours of the morning, a dramatic rescue unfolded in a quiet West Chicago neighborhood when a mother duck’s distress call led to the discovery that her eight…
DuPage County Historical Museum to Host Interview with Vietnam War Veteran Bill Wolff
Save The Date! This Veterans Day, the DuPage County Historical Museum will honor local history and military service with a compelling firsthand account from the Vietnam War. On Tuesday, November…
Three Seniors Earn Top Athletic Honors at WEGO for 2025
West Chicago Community High School has named three standout seniors as its 2025 Athletes of the Year, recognizing their extraordinary achievements across multiple sports and their leadership both on and…
Sunday Family Deal Makes The Slice Spot a Weekend Favorite
Families looking for an affordable and delicious way to enjoy their Sunday in West Chicago can now take advantage of a mouth-watering offer at The Slice Spot, located at 960…
DCAS Pet Of The Week: Meet Indy
📢 UPDATE: Indy is currently on hold for rescue pick-up! Meet Indy, a gentle 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with a heart full of love and eyes that have seen a…
WCCHS Names Gilan Hosticka as April 2025 Student of the Month
WCCHS Names Gilan Hosticka as April 2025 Student of the Month West Chicago Community High School recently recognized senior Gilan Hosticka for his exceptional academic achievements and contributions to the…
Parents Rally to Save Mariachi Program at West Chicago Community High School
A group of concerned parents and community members is calling on West Chicago Community High School District 94 to preserve the district’s Mariachi music program as their children transition from…
Harvey O. Griffith, Jr. Obituary
Harvey O. Griffith, Jr., age 64, passed away May 26, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1960 to Harvey and Yvonne Griffith, Sr. Harvey was an…
BREAKING NEWS – CRIME: Armed Robbery Attempt Foiled at West Chicago Gas Station
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – A Bloomingdale man is facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly attempting to rob a West Chicago gas station at gunpoint in the early morning…
Tragedy in St. Charles: 5-Year-Old Fatally Struck in Driveway by Family Member
ST. CHARLES, IL — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Tuesday evening in the nearby community of St. Charles when a 5-year-old child was fatally struck by a vehicle in the family’s…
New Blog Post Available From WeGo Together For Kids
WGTFK has a new blog post! This local organization wishes to introduce you to our Jennifer Rodriguez, our Early Childhood Manager! She started as a teacher, became a family liaison,…
New Murals, New Energy: West Chicago to Debut Downtown Art Trail with Artist Meet & Greet
The City of West Chicago is inviting residents and art lovers alike to come celebrate the official dedication of the new downtown murals that now brighten the heart of the…
Featured Pet of the Week: Meet Indy – A Loyal Friend Looking for a New Beginning
West Chicago Voice | Pet Spotlight There’s something special about the gaze of a dog who’s known love—and loss. Meet Indy, an 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with soulful eyes, a…
Emma Dean Szumal (nee Wilson) Obituary
Dean Szumal (nee Wilson), age 87, passed away on May 25, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Robert (late Iris) Wilson; Beloved wife of 68 years of Joseph M. Szumal;…
Golden Parachutes & Quiet Clauses: Former City Administrator Michael Guttman’s Contract Raises Legal and Financial Questions
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice In the final days of former Mayor Ruben Pineda’s administration, and just weeks before a new mayor and council were sworn in, a…
West Chicago American Legion Post 300 Seeks Community Support for Urgent Repairs
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice For nearly 75 years, West Chicago American Legion Post 300 has proudly served local veterans and the surrounding community. Now, after decades of…
Gallery 200 to Host Mural Dedication and Artist Meet-and-Greet for West Chicago Art Trail
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice West Chicago’s vibrant arts community is set to shine this Thursday, May 29th, with a special mural dedication and artist meet-and-greet celebrating the…
Not All Lawsuits Are Created Equal: Understanding West Chicago’s Legal Action Against Guttman and City Council
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice In the weeks following a heated transition of power at West Chicago City Hall, legal questions have loomed large—particularly around the status of…
New 60185 Podcast Episode Highlights City Updates & Turtle Splash Insight
Welcome to The 60185 Podcast—a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West Chicago Voice website. Each…
City of West Chicago Files Suit to Remove Administrator, Attorney After Mayoral Transition Bovey offers five-point plan to avoid prolonged legal battle
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice As reported by The West Chicago Voice last week, The City of West Chicago has filed a lawsuit seeking to officially end the…
Alternate City Council Agenda Sparks Showdown at West Chicago City Council Meeting
Alternate Agenda Sparks Showdown at West Chicago City Council Meeting By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice Monday night’s City Council meeting once again put the spotlight on deep divisions…